Chili Cheese Dip (with All-Natural, Real Food Ingredients)

INGREDIENTS

To Make Chili:

1 lb

ground beef

4 cloves

garlic, minced

jalapeno (seeds & membranes removed), minced

2 tbsp

chili powder

2 tsp

cumin

1/2 tsp

dried oregano

1/2 tsp

salt

8 oz

tomato sauce

1 15 ounce can

diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2 cup

water or beef broth

To Make Cheese Sauce:

2 tbsp

butter

heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups

milk, at room temperature

8 oz

sharp or extra-sharp cheddar, freshly grated

1/4 tsp

garlic salt

Freshly ground black pepper,

8 oz

cream cheese, at room temperature

1 15 ounce can

) black beans, rinsed & drained

1/4 cup

(packed) chopped fresh cilantro